ERIC Number: EJ1147301
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 11
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Using Pinterest in Undergraduate Social Work Education: Assignment Development and Pilot Survey Results
Baker, Lisa R.; Hitchcock, Laurel Iverson
Journal of Social Work Education, v53 n3 p535-545 2017
This article describes the development, implementation, and assessment of a social media assignment using Pinterest as a tool for student engagement and professional development in two undergraduate social work courses. Twenty-one undergraduate students enrolled in Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE) courses completed the assignment and a pilot survey, which assessed the students' learning environment and reported learning outcomes. Results show that undergraduate social work students are familiar with social media for personal use but need guidance when applying social media to professional contexts. Further, students reported positive learning outcomes when using Pinterest as a tool to assess and curate professional content on HBSE topics. Implications for social work education and suggestions for future research are also provided.
Descriptors: Social Work, Counselor Training, Undergraduate Students, Social Media, Web Sites, Assignments, Learner Engagement, Educational Environment, Outcomes of Education, Course Content, Teaching Methods, Mixed Methods Research, Online Surveys, Student Surveys, Student Attitudes, Pilot Projects
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Alabama
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